Female fans at the 2014 World Cup

June 23, 2014 5:30 PM

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A fan of Belgium smiles prior to a quarter-final football match between Argentina and Belgium at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARITFRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT/AFP/Getty Images less

A fan of Belgium smiles prior to a quarter-final football match between Argentina and Belgium at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ... more

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Fans cheer during a quarter-final football match between Argentina and Belgium at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JUAN MABROMATAJUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images less

Fans cheer during a quarter-final football match between Argentina and Belgium at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JUAN MABROMATAJUAN ... more

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Costa Rica fans cheer prior to the kick-off of the quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RONALDO SCHEMIDTRONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/Getty Images less

Costa Rica fans cheer prior to the kick-off of the quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO ... more

Costa Rican fans await for the start of the broadcasting of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup Netherlands vs Costa Rica match in San Jose on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Ezequiel BECERRAEZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP/Getty Images less

Costa Rican fans await for the start of the broadcasting of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup Netherlands vs Costa Rica match in San Jose on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Ezequiel BECERRAEZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP/Getty ... more

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A Netherlands' fans awaits the kick-off of the the quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYERDAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images less

A Netherlands' fans awaits the kick-off of the the quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO ... more

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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 05: An Argentina fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Argentina and Belgium at Estadio Nacional on July 5, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.

BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 05: An Argentina fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Argentina and Belgium at Estadio Nacional on July 5, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.

A young Belgium's fan prays as she watches the 2014 FIFA World Cup quarter final football match between Belgium and Argentina on a big screen near King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / NICOLAS MAETERLINCK
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A young Belgium's fan prays as she watches the 2014 FIFA World Cup quarter final football match between Belgium and Argentina on a big screen near King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ... more

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Costa Rican fan awaits for the start of the broadcasting of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup Netherlands vs Costa Rica match in San Jose on July 5, 2014 . AFP PHOTO/Ezequiel BECERRAEZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP/Getty Images less

Costa Rican fan awaits for the start of the broadcasting of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup Netherlands vs Costa Rica match in San Jose on July 5, 2014 . AFP PHOTO/Ezequiel BECERRAEZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP/Getty ... more

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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 05: A Netherlands fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 05: A Netherlands fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in ... more

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 05: Netherlands fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 05: Netherlands fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in ... more

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 05: A Netherlands fan holds a replica of the World Cup trophy prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 05: A Netherlands fan holds a replica of the World Cup trophy prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova on ... more

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A Netherlands' fan holds a cut-out of Netherlands' forward and captain Robin van Persie as she awaits the kick-off of the quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RONALDO SCHEMIDTRONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/Getty Images less

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A Netherlands' fan holds a cut-out of Netherlands' forward and captain Robin van Persie as she awaits the kick-off of the quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte ... more

A fan of the Netherlands kisses a replica of the World Cup before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Saturday, July 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) less

A fan of the Netherlands kisses a replica of the World Cup before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Saturday, July 5, ... more

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A fan of the Netherlands holds a replica of the World Cup before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Saturday, July 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) less

A fan of the Netherlands holds a replica of the World Cup before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Saturday, July 5, ... more

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SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JULY 5: Fans arrive for the Quarter Final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. less

SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JULY 5: Fans arrive for the Quarter Final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, ... more

SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JULY 5: Fans arrive for the Quarter Final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. less

SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JULY 5: Fans arrive for the Quarter Final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, ... more

Netherlands fans react to the live projection of the quarter-final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on July 5, 2014, during the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images less

Netherlands fans react to the live projection of the quarter-final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on July 5, 2014, during the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. AFP ... more

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SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JULY 5: Fans arrive for the Quarter Final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. less

SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JULY 5: Fans arrive for the Quarter Final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, ... more

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: An Iran fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: An Iran fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, ... more

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Iran fans cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Iran fans cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff ... more

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Iran fans cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Iran fans cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff ... more

Argentina fans celebrate during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ MEHRI (Photo credit should read BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images) less

Argentina fans celebrate during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ ... more

Argentina fans react during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ MEHRI (Photo credit should read BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images) less

Argentina fans react during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ MEHRI ... more

Argentina fans celebrate during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ MEHRI (Photo credit should read BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images) less

Argentina fans celebrate during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ ... more

Argentina fans celebrate during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ MEHRI (Photo credit should read BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images) less

Argentina fans celebrate during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ ... more

A German fan dances before the start of the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) less

A German fan dances before the start of the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO ... more

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A German fan takes pictures with her phone before the start of the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) less

A German fan takes pictures with her phone before the start of the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP ... more

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A German fan poses before the start of the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) less

A German fan poses before the start of the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO ... more

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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan enjoys the atmopshere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) less

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan enjoys the atmopshere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by ... more

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence ... more

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence ... more

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence ... more

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) less

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty ... more

A German fan waits for the start of the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) less

A German fan waits for the start of the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO ... more

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Fans cheer before the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014.AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) less

Fans cheer before the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014.AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit ... more

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Fans cheer before the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) less

Fans cheer before the Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit ... more

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A German supporter cheers prior to a Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images) less

A German supporter cheers prior to a Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL DE SOUZA ... more

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German supporters cheer prior to a Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images) less

German supporters cheer prior to a Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL DE SOUZA ... more

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Ghanaian fans take a selfie prior to a Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) less

Ghanaian fans take a selfie prior to a Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ PATRIK STOLLARZ ... more

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Ghanaian fans take a selfie prior to a Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) less

Ghanaian fans take a selfie prior to a Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ PATRIK STOLLARZ ... more

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A football fan reacts during a Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) less

A football fan reacts during a Group G football match between Germany and Ghana at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo ... more

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: German team fans watch their team play against Ghana on the screen setup at the Word Cup FIFA Fan Fest during on Copacabana beach June 21, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) less

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: German team fans watch their team play against Ghana on the screen setup at the Word Cup FIFA Fan Fest during on Copacabana beach June 21, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ... more

Fans cheer in support of the German national football team near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on June 21, 2014 during the public viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2014 group G football match Germany vs Ghana played in Fortaleza, Brazil. AFP PHOTO / CLEMENS BILAN (Photo credit should read CLEMENS BILAN/AFP/Getty Images) less

Fans cheer in support of the German national football team near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on June 21, 2014 during the public viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2014 group G football match Germany vs ... more

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A German fan reacts during the public viewing near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on June 21, 2014 of the FIFA World Cup 2014 group G football match Germany vs Ghana played in Fortaleza, Brazil. AFP PHOTO / CLEMENS BILAN (Photo credit should read CLEMENS BILAN/AFP/Getty Images) less

A German fan reacts during the public viewing near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on June 21, 2014 of the FIFA World Cup 2014 group G football match Germany vs Ghana played in Fortaleza, Brazil. AFP ... more

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Fans wave the German flag during the public viewing near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on June 21, 2014 of the FIFA World Cup 2014 group G football match Germany vs Ghana played in Fortaleza, Brazil. AFP PHOTO / CLEMENS BILAN (Photo credit should read CLEMENS BILAN/AFP/Getty Images) less

Fans wave the German flag during the public viewing near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on June 21, 2014 of the FIFA World Cup 2014 group G football match Germany vs Ghana played in Fortaleza, Brazil. ... more

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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Iran fans during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Iran fans during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad ... more

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Argentina fans during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Argentina fans during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin ... more

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Iran fan during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Iran fan during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad ... more

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Iran fans during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Iran fans during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad ... more

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: An Argentina fan during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: An Argentina fan during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin ... more

CUIABA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Bosnia-Herzegovin fan shows her colours ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Arena Pantanal on June 21, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) less

CUIABA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Bosnia-Herzegovin fan shows her colours ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Arena Pantanal on June 21, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil. ... more

A fan takes a selfie before the start of the Group F football match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Hercegovina at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETO (Photo credit should read JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images) less

A fan takes a selfie before the start of the Group F football match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Hercegovina at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JUAN ... more

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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Argentina fans during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Argentina fans during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Amin ... more

A Russian supporter cheers for her team ahead of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 22, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) less

A Russian supporter cheers for her team ahead of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 22, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / ... more

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A Belgium's fan poses as she waits for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) less

A Belgium's fan poses as she waits for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ... more

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Belgium's supporters cheer as they wait for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) less

Belgium's supporters cheer as they wait for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP ... more

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A Russian supporter cheers for her team ahead of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 22, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) less

A Russian supporter cheers for her team ahead of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 22, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / ... more

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A Russia's fan waits for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) less

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A Russia's fan waits for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) less

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A Russia's fan waits for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) less

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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: An Iran fan supports her team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: An Iran fan supports her team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. ... more

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: An Iran fan supports her team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images) less

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: An Iran fan supports her team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. ... more

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Belgium fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Belgium and Russia at Maracana on June 22, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) less

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Belgium fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Belgium and Russia at Maracana on June 22, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ... more

RIO DE JENEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: A Russian female soccer fan poses as she waits at the Maracana Stadium for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group H game between Belgium and Russia in Rio De Jeneiro, Brazil on June 22, 2014. (Photo by Metin Pala/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) less

RIO DE JENEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: A Russian female soccer fan poses as she waits at the Maracana Stadium for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group H game between Belgium and Russia in Rio De Jeneiro, Brazil on June 22, ... more

South Korea's fans are pictured outside the stadium before the start of a Group H match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JUNG YEON-JE (Photo credit should read JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty Images) less

South Korea's fans are pictured outside the stadium before the start of a Group H match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. ... more

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence ... more

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence ... more

MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: A fan of the United States looks on prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) less

MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: A fan of the United States looks on prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. ... more

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Belgium fan prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Belgium and Russia at Maracana on June 22, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Belgium won the match 1-0. (Photo by Bob Thomas/Popperfoto/Getty Images) less

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Belgium fan prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Belgium and Russia at Maracana on June 22, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Belgium won the match 1-0. ... more